Back in Your Own Backyard: Simple Pleasures from the Great American Songbook
Performance by the Bales-Gitlin Band
Friday, May 31st @ 7pm in the Kingsley Room
May 13
Father’s Day Picture Frame Craft
No matter how you punctuate it – Father’s Day is approaching!
Teens in grades 5-12 are invited to join us for an evening of crafting.
Make a custom frame out of recycled materials.
Perfect for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or that special guy in your life.
Thursday, June 13th 7 to 8 pm
Registration is required. Call 203-262-0626 ext. 110.
Art in the Afternoon – June Sessions
Teens in grades 5-12 may register for the following sessions of
Art in the Afternoon.
Ukiyo-e Japanese Wave Painting
Learn the art of Japanese Ukiyo-e – “the floating world” – painting.
Monday, June 10th 4 to 5 pm
The Great Wave of Kanagawa (c. 1830) by Hokusai
Homemade Stained Glass
We’re making “stained glass” with waxed paper and markers.
Monday, June 24th 4 to 5 pm
Registration is required for all programs. Stop by or call 203-262-0626 ext. to register.
Duct Tape Maker Space
Teens in grades 5-12 are invited to join us for another Maker Space Event.
We’re working with duct tape.
Create bags, wallets, ties, accessories and jewelry, and much, much more!
Grades 5-12
Thursday, May 23rd
7 to 8 pm
Registration is required.
Stop by or call 203-262-0626 ext. 110
Teen Improv
Calling all aspiring thespians.
Have you got the acting bug? We’ve got the cure!
Join us for an evening of improvisational style acting techniques in a small group setting.
Led by PHS student Chris Fernandes.
The next sessions are: Grades 5-12
Thursday, May 16th 6 to 7:30 pm Registration required
and Stop by or call
Thursday, June 27th 6 to 7:30 pm 203-262-0626 ext. 110
Apr 21
Girl Scout Troop 64220 Presents Art Classes for Grades 4 & 5
Aspiring artists in grades 4 & 5 are invited to join us for a three-part art class, taught by Girl Scout Troop 64220.
Participants will explore sculpture, drawing, and painting.
Friday, May 3rd: Sculpting
Friday, May 10th: Painting
Friday, May 17th: Drawing
Classes are from 4 to 5 pm.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Stop by or all 203-262-0626 ext. 110 for reservations.
Apr 04
Public Fax Machine Now Available
A self-service public fax machine is available for use in the Reference Department. This is a pay service for out-going faxes only.
Patrons may use a credit or debit card. The fax machine service takes VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Domestic Charges are $1.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
Your card will be charged when your fax has been successfully transmitted. For any questions, contact the Reference Department at (203) 262-0626×130.
Art in the Afternoon Spring Sessions
Teens in grades 5-12 are invited to join us for more artistic endeavors.
Making Mobiles
Participants will create a mobile inspired by Alexander Calder using wire and assorted materials.
Monday, April 8th 4 to 5 pm
Mosaic Tile Art
Learn the art of mosaic using glass tiles and mortar.
Monday, April 22nd 4 to 5 pm
Exploring Pointillism
Pointillism is a branch of Impressionism in which small dots of color are applied in patterns to form images.
Monday, May 6th 4 to 5 pm
La Parade de Cirque (1889) by Georges Seurat
Exploring Fauvism
Fauvism is a style of modern avant-garde painting in which vibrant colors and bold brush strokes are used in non-natural and distorted expressions.
Monday, May 20th 4 to 5 pm
The Goldfish (1910) by Henri Matisse
Registration is required for all programs. Stop by or call 203-262-0626 ext. 110 to register.
Kindles & Nooks
Kindles & Nooks can now be checked-out for 2 weeks!
Patrons must be 18 years of age and a Southbury resident with a current library card to borrow a Kindle or Nook and agree to a Borrower’s Agreement before checking out an E-Reader.
For more information about what titles are available click here.
For more information about our Kindles & Nooks please stop by the Adult Circulation Desk.
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